Oscar Salazar (baseball)
Oscar Salazar | |
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![]() Salazar with the Baltimore Orioles | |
Infielder | |
Born: Maracay, Venezuela | June 27, 1978|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 10, 2002, for the Detroit Tigers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 2, 2010, for the San Diego Padres | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .269 |
Home runs | 14 |
Runs batted in | 62 |
Teams | |
Oscar Enrique Salazar (born June 27, 1978) is a former Major League Baseball infielder.
Career
Signed by Oakland as an amateur free agent in 1994, Salazar was selected off waivers by the Detroit Tigers in 2002, making his debut in that season.
In one season as a backup with the Tigers, Salazar batted .190 with one home run and three RBI in three games.
In 2003, Salazar was diagnosed with injuries in his arm and shoulder which required season-ending surgery. He worked out in 2004 spring training, but his recovery was slower than expected. He played that season for the Buffalo Bisons, the Cleveland Indians' Triple-A team.
In 2005, Salazar played for Cancún of the Mexican League.[1] He played for his hometown team, the Tigres de Aragua the Caribbean Series, after he plays on his actual team, Tiburones de La Guaira.[2]
Baltimore Orioles
Salazar joined the Orioles system in 2007, when he played for the Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Eastern League. He began 2008 with the Norfolk Tides of the International League.
On June 10, 2008, Salazar was called up to the Orioles to replace struggling starter Steve Trachsel on the roster.
San Diego Padres
On July 19, 2009 Salazar was traded to the San Diego Padres for relief pitcher Cla Meredith. On February 1, 2011, the Padres designated Salazar for Assignment. He was released by the Padres on March 28, 2011.
Florida Marlins
On April 14, 2011, Salazar signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins.
Yokohama DeNA BayStars
On February 12, 2012, Salazar passed a try out for a Japanese team, Yokohama DeNA BayStars and signed a contract. He was released by the BayStars on October 16, 2012.
See also
References
- ^ "Oscar Salazar MLB Baseball at CBSSports.com". CBS Sports. 2008. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
- ^ Frisaro, Joe (February 6, 2007). "Venezuela holds off Puerto Rico; Victory over host gives Dominican Republic the title". MLB.com. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet, or Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)
- 1978 births
- Living people
- Akron Aeros players
- Arkansas Travelers players
- Arizona League Athletics players
- Baltimore Orioles players
- Binghamton Mets players
- Bowie Baysox players
- Bravos de Margarita players
- Caribes de Anzoátegui players
- Detroit Tigers players
- Erie SeaWolves players
- Expatriate sportspeople in San Marino
- Guerreros de Oaxaca players
- Lake Elsinore Storm players
- Langosteros de Cancún players
- Major League Baseball infielders
- Major League Baseball players from Venezuela
- Mexican League baseball first basemen
- Mexican League baseball left fielders
- Mexican League baseball right fielders
- Mexican League baseball third basemen
- Midland RockHounds players
- Minor league baseball coaches
- Modesto A's players
- New Orleans Zephyrs players
- Nippon Professional Baseball infielders
- Norfolk Tides players
- Pastora de los Llanos players
- People from Maracay
- Pericos de Puebla players
- Sacramento River Cats players
- Salt Lake Stingers players
- San Diego Padres players
- Southern Oregon Timberjacks players
- T & A San Marino players
- Tiburones de La Guaira players
- Tigres de Aragua players
- Toledo Mud Hens players
- Venezuelan baseball coaches
- Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in Japan
- Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in Mexico
- Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States
- Venezuelan people of African descent
- Wichita Wranglers players
- Yokohama DeNA BayStars players